VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER

ASSEMBLY

Continued

 

 

Deflector

Log

 

Heater Cabinet

 

 

 

 

Hood

Front Panel

Sheet Metal

Log

 

 

Retaining

 

Screw

 

Brackets

 

 

Truss-

 

 

Head

 

 

Screw

 

Burner Shield

 

 

Nut

Screw

Screen

Brass Front Trim

Screw

Figure 3 - Assembling Heater

5.Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim (see Figure 5).

6.While firmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7.Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

8.Place the assembled trim on front of heater cabinet. Attach on top and sides with four brass screws included in hard- ware package (see Figure 6).

9.Reattach front panel to heater if you are going to mount the heater to the base. Do not reattach front panel at this time if you are going to mount heater to wall.

Side

Set Screws

Top

Brass

Adjusting

Brass

Plate

Trim

Trim

 

 

Shim

 

Slot

Mitered Edge Slot

 

Figure 5 - Assembling Brass Trim

WARNING: Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater. This pre- vents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces.

Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts spe- cifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.

Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel

1.Locate brass front trim in brass trim package.

2.Slide the head of two truss-head screws from hardware packet into each end of brass front trim (see Figure 4).

3.Line up screws with holes in front panel (see Figure 3). Insert screws in holes. Attach nuts from inside of front panel. Tighten with wrench.

Brass Front

Front Panel

Trim

Nut

Truss-Head

Screw

Figure 4 - Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel

Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim

1.Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim.

2.Locate four brass screws, two adjust- ing plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet.

3.Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 5.

4.Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim (see Figure 5).

Screws

Assembled

Brass Trim

Figure 6 - Attaching Brass Trim to Heater

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RFP30TA specifications

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